Executive to the IT Director

Start Date: 2005-09-01End Date: 2006-10-01

Prioritized and coordinated the spectrum of executive functions for the 271-person Communications and Information directorate which controls a $150M inventory and a $25M annual budget. Managed all command, control, communications, and computer taskings and suspenses. Reviewed, edited, and quality controlled all directorate annual performance reports, awards, and decorations. Prepared and edited correspondence and briefings, coordinated distinguished visitor itineraries, and supervised all administrative aspects of the director's schedule. Directed training and coordinated on manpower, assignment, and deployment issues for all Center communications officers.

Chief, Infrastructure Support

Start Date: 2005-04-01End Date: 2005-09-01

Led 19 military, civilian, and contractors in support of the Air Force's largest intel computer facility. Oversaw installation, maintenance, and disposal of 190 servers, over 7,000 workstations, and over 5,000 telecommunication devices. Those assets, valued at $100M, served over 2,300 clients within the unit and throughout the intelligence community. Managed the Center's Information Technology (IT) production facility. Supervised removal of classification sensitive IT components for destruction. Maximized availability of data needed by analysts to support national decision-makers, warfighters and acquisition community.

Chief, Client Support Admin

Start Date: 2004-04-01End Date: 2004-08-01

Led critical 60-member military, civilian and contractor workforce. Provided comm-computer support to AF's largest intel computer facility. Supported info technology (IT) assets consisting of 200 Unix/Windows servers and 4,500 workstations valued at $100M. Oversaw three complex networks of different security levels that serve over 2,300 personnel within Center and throughout Intel community. Maximized availability of data needed by analysts to support policymakers, warfighters and the acquisition community.

Satellite Operations Senior Analyst

Start Date: 1989-12-01End Date: 1991-06-01

Performed critical mission data analysis of sensor telemetry for two satellite systems. Individually responsible for the configuration and state-of-health for over 70 sensors, ranging from plasma counters to optical location devices. Provided trending analysis for two satellite systems to AFTAC and Sandia National Laboratories. Responsible for testing, command plan generation, and anomaly resolution on these systems. AFTAC representative to the Radiation Detection Capability (RADEC) technical working group and at ground systems program status reviews. Interacted with and provided technical documentation to the Atomic Energy Detection Center (AEDC) satellite personnel.

Nuclear Detonation Detection Sensor Engineer

Start Date: 1991-06-01End Date: 1994-06-01

Monitored and analyzed state-of-health data from a a classified, five-satellite, geostationary space constellation in support of the US Atomic Energy Detection System (USAEDS). Performed short and long-term trending of specific satellite sensor parameters to ensure spacecraft integrity. Identified, researched, and corrected anomalous conditions. Coordinated and conducted spacecraft commanding, laser calibrations of optical sensors, special testing, and event studies. Provided guidance, operational standards, and training for Atomic Energy Detection Center (AEDC) operators. Maintained a close working relationship with Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and satellite ground stations to work technical issues and coordinate satellite-oriented activities.

Nuclear Detonation Detection System Analyst

Start Date: 1988-06-01End Date: 1989-12-01

Collected and processed data from various satellites in the US Atomic Energy Detection System. Analyzed and reported significant spacecraft and environmental data. Initiated necessary ground station configuration changes, monitored all changes in spacecraft state-of-health and requested commanding. Obtained and evaluated test and calibration data from satellites and their associated ground processing systems. Performed liaison with officials from government agencies and other major commands. Provided OJT for newly assigned personnel.

Project Lead

Start Date: 2009-12-01

Mr. Robertson provides systems engineering support to the government program manager for all MPG systems and contracting efforts. As lead for the IFS web application and services development team, Mr. Robertson applies industry standard Agile development methodologies to manage a team of 19 software developers and systems engineers throughout the system development lifecycle, ensuring stakeholders’ most critical needs are satisfied. As the Chief Engineer for IFS, Mr. Robertson is responsible for all IFS-related systems engineering tasks necessary to develop, sustain, and migrate IFS toward the defined target architecture.

MASINT IT Architect

Start Date: 2007-03-01End Date: 2008-01-01

Mr. Robertson served as the US Air Force Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) Liaison Officer to DIA, concentrating on MASINT DEW Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) issues. Mr. Robertson designed and assessed MASINT IT architectures to ensure timely and efficient data processing, exploitation, and dissemination. Mr. Robertson created/distributed the DNI's intel-wide Data Sharing plan. Mr. Robertson created MASINT Portfolio Management structures for senior DIA leaders. The new management concepts allow the MASINT community to assess and deliberately plan for the future. Mr. Robertson administered key PED technical subject assignments across the intelligence community and DoD, especially those within the DEW arena.

Network Officer in Charge

Start Date: 2006-10-01End Date: 2007-03-01

Led critical 18-member military and civilian workforce. Provided communications and computer support to the AF's largest intelligence computer facility. Monitors IT assets consisting of 200 Unix/Windows servers and 5,000 workstations valued at $100M. Oversaw five complex networks of different security levels that serve over 2,300 personnel within the Center and the Intelligence Community.

Chief, Network Administration

Start Date: 2004-08-01End Date: 2005-04-01

Led 30 military, civilian, and contract network professionals. Sustained and evolved the Center's IT networks of over 200 servers and 4,500 workstations. Developed sound IT practices to support Top Secret, Secret, and Unclassified collection, production, and dissemination of intelligence data. Directed network systems engineering and technical consultation services to assure linkage to worldwide DoD organizations and national agencies. Advised the commander and staff on current and emerging technologies and issues affecting the unit's $100M IT infrastructure. Integrated and coordinated IT guidance from higher headquarters and external agencies.

Chief, Network Operations

Start Date: 2003-08-01End Date: 2004-04-01

Led 30 military, civilian, and contract network professionals. Sustained and evolved the Center's IT networks of over 200 servers and 4,500 workstations. Developed sound IT practices to support Top Secret, Secret, and Unclassified collection, production, and dissemination of intelligence data. Directed network systems engineering and technical consultation services to assure linkage to worldwide DoD organizations and national agencies. Advised the commander and staff on current and emerging technologies and issues affecting the unit's $100M IT infrastructure. Integrated and coordinated IT guidance from higher headquarters and external agencies.

Commander, Engineering and Installation Flight

Start Date: 2001-11-01End Date: 2003-08-01

Led sixteen active duty military, civilian, and Air National Guard personnel providing US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE), US European Command, UN, NATO, and US Air Force missions with an organic engineering and installation (EI) capability. Organized and equipped a flexible, quick-reaction, communications installation team for short notice and high priority communications systems vital to USAFE's warfighting success. Managed a $6.1M vehicle fleet, over $1M in equipment, and a $170K operating budget. Worked directly with headquarters USAFE, bases, and supported commanders to identify requirements, develop technical solutions, and coordinate priorities. Oversaw USAFE's prepositioned communications EI assets to equip continental US-based units operating in theater. Led engineering and installation teams across Europe and Asia delivering long-haul comms, radar systems, networks, microwave communications, and air traffic control systems in time-critical and austere situations.